Two very different careers, but the same lasting impact on Australian country music, were recognised on Saturday morning when the 2026 Hands of Fame inductees were honoured in Tamworth.
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Country music’s quiet achiever steps into the spotlight
Tamworth Regional Council Festival and Events Manager Barry Harley has been recognised with two major accolades at the Golden Guitar Awards and a special town hall presentation, marking over 50 years of service.
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Hostages all home on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The remains of the last Israeli hostage held in the Gaza Strip have been found and returned home, as Australia marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Jessica Holbrok claims top busking honour at Tamworth festival
Brisbane’s Jessica Holbrok has been crowned the 2026 Toyota Best of the Buskers champion.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Energy, Regional Development, Tamworth
Significant local opposition to Kingswood Battery
Calala, Loomberah and Kingswood area residents concerned about a proposed large scale battery storage project will have a direct opportunity to put their views to state planning decision makers
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Wolfes and divorce dominate Golden Guitars
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson reunited at the 2026 Country Music Awards, winning song and single of the year for The Divorce Song, while the Wolfe Brothers cleaned up to take home five Golden Guitars.
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Country Journo’s Festival Finds – Day 9
Today is going to be a LONG day, so maybe sleep in, then check out this column for all the best things to do as you squeeze the last bit of fun out of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Hats, pins, photos – collect it all at TCMF26
Long after the amps are packed away, it is the souvenirs, signatures and slightly sun-faded merch that keep the memories alive.
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Melinda Schneider gets personal with Tender art
It was standing room only for Melinda Schneider’s Tender art exhibition opening at Tamworth Regional Gallery on Friday.
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Country Journo’s Festival Finds – Day 8
It’s getting to the part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival where you need to commit to early mornings and late nights as you attempt to squeeze as much as you can into every second.